Find Masters Programs in Sport in USA 2017/2018

A masters is awarded to students who have completed postgraduate level study in a specific field of study or area of professional practice while demonstrating a high level of mastery during the process.

Courses and programs in sport science, sport business or sport physiotherapy prepare students to coach, manage or aid a sports organization. Students who focus on physical therapy and training can also work in schools or for recreational organizations.

The USA remains the world’s most popular destination for international students. Universities in the US dominate the world rankings and the country also offers a wide variety of exciting study locations. State university systems are partially subsidized by state governments, and may have many campuses spread around the state, with hundreds of thousands of students.

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University of San Francisco - College of Arts & Sciences

Today's sports industry needs highly trained professionals to meet the challenging pace of changes in economics and lifestyle that will define the growth patterns in tomorrow's marketplace.
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Master in Sport ManagementToday's sports industry needs highly trained professionals to meet the challenging pace of changes in economics and lifestyle that will define the growth patterns in tomorrow's marketplace.With the expansion of both recreational and spectator sports and society's increasing concern over healthful lifestyles athletic administration and fitness management are both growing more complex. As a result, successful organizations in the sports industry are increasingly looking for tomorrow's leaders to have specialized training at the graduate level.The Master’s Program provides professional preparation for leadership positions with professional sports teams; intercollegiate athletic programs; sports facilities; amateur athletic organizations; health and fitness organizations; sporting events and tournaments; stadia and arenas; and the marketing, management, and communication firms that support the sports marketplace....
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William Woods University

CampusFull time30 hoursJanuary 2018USAFulton

Leading a high-profile school athletics/activities program requires skills in facilities
management, recruiting, publicity, law and much more. The William Woods University
Master of Education in Athletics/Activities Administration is one of a handful of
programs in the nation that trains you in these skills at all levels, from middle school
through high school and collegiate. Coursework will prepare you to formulate effective
practices for recruiting athletes, coaches, and officials; time management; maintaining
amateurism; sports law; facilities management and scheduling; fiscal management,
and public relations and marketing.
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PROGRAM ADVANTAGES
At William Woods, you’ll be participating in a graduate program known for its
excellence and for providing a significant number of the leaders in Missouri’s state
school system. As one of these students, you will have the opportunity to learn from
active practitioners in the field and make the connections you need for leadership
and career growth
Prepare to lead an athletics program
Leading a high-profile athletics/activities program in today’s educational system is a demanding job that requires skills in facilities management, recruiting, publicity, law and much more. The William Woods University Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Athletics/Activities Administration is one of a handful of programs in the nation that trains you in these skills at all levels, from middle school through high school and collegiate.
Coursework will prepare you to formulate effective practices involving program management:
recruiting athletes, coaches, and officials
time management
maintaining amateurism
sports law
facilities management and scheduling
fiscal management
public relations and marketing of the athletics/activities program.
The path to NIAAA certification
The program leads to the initial certification of the National Intercollegiate Athletics Administration Association and is one of the few to be recognized by the NIAAA as meeting the educational requirements toward becoming a Registered Athletic Administrator (RAA) or a Certified Athletic Administrator (CAA). It does not meet Missouri requirements for building-level administrative certification.
At William Woods, you’ll be participating in a master's program known for its excellence and for providing a significant number of the leaders in Missouri’s state school...
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SUNY Cortland

CampusFull time3 semestersSeptember 2017USACortland

This program is designed for students interested in working in international sport, either outside of the United States or with international sport organizations within in the United States, and who are interested in taking classes on campus in a traditional classroom setting.
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Kick-start your career in the international sporting arena!

This program is designed for students interested in working in international sport, either outside of the United States or with international sport organizations within in the United States, and who are interested in taking classes on campus in a traditional classroom setting. You're already excited about everything to do with sports. Now you're ready to step up your game on a global scale — so it just makes sense to pursue an M.S. in International Sport Management at SUNY Cortland. In this 30-credit-hour program, you will balance theory and practice as you gain a solid understanding of the international sport management environment. You will complete 12-24 class credit hours on the SUNY Cortland campus and have opportunities to fulfill the remaining class credit hours in an international study abroad location such as Germany or Australia. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to pursue international internship opportunities....
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Webber International University

CampusFull time19 monthsAugust 2018USAOrlando

Due to the tremendous growth of the Sport Industry and a demand for highly trained professionals, the Webber International University Graduate School of Business is pleased to offer a concentration in the area of Sport Business Management.
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Due to the tremendous growth of the Sport Industry and a demand for highly trained professionals, the Webber International University Graduate School of Business is pleased to offer a concentration in the area of Sport Business Management.
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Summary of Requirements
MBA610 Information Systems for Management Decisions
MBA618 Financial Reporting
MBA632 Global Economic Environment
MBA635 Quantitative Research Methods for Business
MBA640 Marketing Philosophy & Management
MBA662 Financial Decision Making
MBA690 Strategic Thinking in Organization
Specific Sport Management Requirements
MBA670 Integrative Approaches to Sporting Events
MBA671 Analysis of Legal & Political Aspects of Sport Business
MBA675 Management & Leadership Theory
MBA677 & 678 Sport Business Management Practicum I & II: An Integrated Consulting Project
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Webber International Univeristy encourages students to submit their applications online at www.webber.edu/apply-to.wiu/
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Millersville University

Online & Campus CombinedSeptember 2017USAMillersvillePhiladelphia

The Millersville University M.Ed. in sport management is designed for students who wish to work in the exciting, global, and big business of sport management. The M.Ed. in sport management at Millersville prepares you for leadership in this dynamic profession. You earn
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Master of Education in Sport Management

Available either on-campus or as a mixed-format program, the Millersville University M.Ed. in sport management is designed for students who wish to work in the exciting, global, and big business of sport management. The M.Ed. in sport management at Millersville prepares you for leadership in this dynamic profession. You earn credentials to help realize your career goals. You learn from faculty dedicated to teaching excellence. You network with leaders in sport. And you will join fellow alumni working in professional, collegiate, scholastic, and recreational sport and fitness.

Helping you achieve your goals is what Millersville's graduate programs are all about. The M.Ed. in sport management is comprehensive and convenient, consisting of 12 courses/36 credits with a choice of two concentrations: athletic management and athletic coaching. An undergraduate degree in sport management is NOT required....
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Instituto Superior de Derecho y Economía (ISDE) Madrid

CampusFull time16 - 18 monthsSeptember 2017USANew York

This companion program is the only offering in the market created with an external industry perspective. As the program was developed, leading sports industry professionals and law firms were consulted in order to ascertain the skills and knowledge that students would need in order to best position themselves for employment upon graduation. Qualified students will earn two professional degrees – Columbia’s market-leading Master of Science (MSc) in Sports Management and ISDE’s innovative Master in Global Sports Law – over the course of 12 months of intensive classroom study in New York City, and another four to six months of hands-on internship experience with a leading sports organization in the United States, Europe or elsewhere. (Longer internships may, in some cases, be possible with the agreement of the student and host organization.)
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ISDE and Columbia University are proud to announce the launch of a new companion degree program for internationally-oriented sports industry professionals.
This companion program is the only offering in the market created with an external industry perspective. As the program was developed, leading sports industry professionals and law firms were consulted in order to ascertain the skills and knowledge that students would need in order to best position themselves for employment upon graduation. Qualified students will earn two professional degrees – Columbia’s market-leading Master of Science (MSc) in Sports Management and ISDE’s innovative Master in Global Sports Law – over the course of 12 months of intensive classroom study in New York City, and another four to six months of hands-on internship experience with a leading sports organization in the United States, Europe or elsewhere. (Longer internships may, in some cases, be possible with the agreement of the student and host organization.)
Courses provide foundational instruction on the sports industry combined with specific training in sports (accounting, finance, marketing, personnel management, and analytics) and law (intellectual property law and alternative dispute resolution).
Columbia/ISDE Companion Degree students enjoy the same academic and administrative benefits as all other full-time Columbia students. At the same time, they also benefit from the special academic content and proven placement services offered by ISDE.
The program’s prestigious faculty represent many of the world’s top sporting organizations, including:
National Collegiate Athletic Association
National Football League
National Basketball Association
Fédération Internationale de Football Association
Court of Arbitration for...
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Sacred Heart University

With academic/professional tracks in Sports Broadcasting and Athletic Communications and Promotions, the Master of Arts in Sports Communication and Media is specifically designed from a humanities tradition to showcase multimedia production and capitalize on Sacred Heart University’s ideal geographic location in the heart of the US sports media industry.
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Best Masters in Sport in USA 2017/2018. The Master of Arts in Sports Communication and Media (SCM) program prepares students for the myriad responsibilities of the sports media profession in the 21st century. SCM students learn the advanced professional skills necessary to communicate effectively across a variety of sports media platforms.
SCM offers two different track options in sports broadcasting (SB) and athletic communications and promotion (ACP). Each track will teach you how to plan, create and distribute multimedia productions for publication and broadcast.
Graduate students in the SCM program will acquire the knowledge and technical skills to pursue careers in the digital world of athletic communications and sports broadcasting, while developing a theoretical, aesthetic and historical understanding of the professional communication fields.
No previous sports communication experience is required to complete the SCM program, and we encourage all motivated learners from any undergraduate major or career to apply.
STUDENTS IN THE SCM PROGRAM WILL:
Acquire the social, artistic and technical skills necessary to create professional multimedia communication projects and presentations.
Develop the knowledge and techniques required for success in the sports media job market today, including effective communication, proficiency with industry standard digital technologies, teamwork and problem solving skills.
Work with sports media professionals both on and off campus through in-class work, internships and practicum experiences.
Understand the relationship of media to democracy and society, and the responsibilities of being a professional communicator.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
Ideal Location: Located squarely in the geographic center of the sports media industry, Sacred...
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Become a leader in the data-driven sports world of the 21st century.
Ranked #3 globally by SportBusiness International’s Masters Ranking 2015, Columbia University’s master’s degree program in Sports Management trains professionals in all sectors of the sports industry by teaching specific management skills with a global, analytics, and digital focus. Available part-time and full-time, the program accommodates:
young professionals who aspire to have a career in sports.
current sports professionals who want to enhance their current skill set and pursue advancement opportunities.
career-changing professionals who want to transition to a sports career.
Program Benefits
Acquire
leading-edge know-how through our unique curriculum in digital sports media, sports analytics, and global sports management.
Develop
critical thinking and problem-solving skills through an in-depth understanding of marketing, finance, intercollegiate athletics, facility and event management, sports law and ethics, global sports, analytics, and digital media in sports.
Collaborate
with a diverse student body, representing 15 countries, selected to broaden your perspectives on issues, practices, and cultures in the global world of sports.
Learn
from successful industry practitioners in the areas of digital media, analytics, global sports, PR, finance, facilities and events, and intercollegiate athletics.
Expand
your network through industry events, panels, and speakers, drawing on the abundant resources of New York City, the sports capital of the world.
Evolve
as a professional through our proprietary development and coaching process, which cultivates your leadership skills, along with presentation and writing skills.
Leverage
and apply your skills and knowledge in a practical setting through internship opportunities and...
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